Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is proposing an injection of more than $1 billion into road projects to address the state’s $30 billion projects backlog
FILE - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee gives a news conference to present the Education Freedom Scholarship Act of 2024, his administration's legislative proposal to establish statewide universal school choice, Nov. 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Monday proposed an injection of more than $1 billion into road projects in an effort to address the state's $30 billion projects backlog, which will again need more than what gas taxes and other fees can provide.
“Safe, reliable roads are a primary responsibility of the state, yet there are limited funds to fulfill an unlimited need,” Lee said in prepared remarks during his annual State of the State speech Monday evening.last month. Lee convinced lawmakers to pass more than $900 million worth of initiatives from different pots of money.
Meanwhile, Lee proposed directing $11 million to the Boys and Girls Club to help boost their childcare programs throughout the state, as well as expand eligibility to a state program that supplements childcare worker salaries.
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